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Cracking the New Job Market

The 7 Rules for Getting Hired in Any Economy

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The rules for finding work once seemed pretty straightforward. In this myth-busting book, Author R. William Holland, a human resources insider, shows job seekers how those rules have changed. A clear resume, rehearsed interview answers, and face-to-face networking are no longer enough to land the job of your dreams—or even any job, for that matter. The key, rather than to emphasize past accomplishments or education, is to sell your value to prospective employers. In Cracking the New Job Market, Holland introduces the prevailing rules of this new approach to job seeking and equips readers to master the skills required for success. You'll learn how to gather information on what a prospective employer finds important; emphasize key skills, accomplishments, and qualities in tailored resumes; tell the right stories during your interview; identify the intersection between personal talents and what the marketplace needs; unlock the networking power of social media; and negotiate the best possible offer. With enlightening insights and practical tips, this book delivers job-hunting strategies that actually work and can help you landing a great job—even in a challenging economy.
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    • Library Journal

      September 1, 2011

      In the new, competitive job market, many books on job hunting have recommended demonstrating one's value, exploiting social media connections, and crafting careful interview strategies to gain employment. Holland, an HR and career management consultant, covers all of these in a clear, positive style and adds advice not often seen, on such topics as how parents can get their children started effectively and how to manage finances during unemployment. The chapter on resume creation details a strategy for close reading of want ads and provides before and after examples, plus sample cover letters. In the chapter on negotiating benefits, Holland walks the reader through prioritizing wants and needs. The traditional face-to-face interview is amply covered, as are mealtime interviews, group competitions, telephone and video interviews, and hostile questions. VERDICT Three of the seven rules included here are about demonstrating or creating value--not exactly new ideas--but the content of this book deserves a second look. Recommended for public and academic career services collections.--Heidi Senior, Univ. of Portland, OR

      Copyright 2011 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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